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Marketplace Universe News 13.10.2025 – Zalando starts in Portugal / Temu among the top 5 in Germany / Verbaudet and Bauhaus launch marketplaces

Zalando has officially entered the Portuguese market to strengthen its position as Europe’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform. This move brings the company’s total footprint to over 25 markets. Portugal is one of Southern Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce markets, driven by high smartphone penetration, rapid digital adoption and a growing appetite for international fashion brands.

Marketplace Country Quadrant Switzerland

The Marketplace Country Quadrant Switzerland lists the 24 most important players: Local heroes such as Digitec Galaxus and Ricardo, but also international players such as Amazon, eBay and Temu.

Chinese platforms in Europe - Reach and Penetration

Europe’s E-Commerce Shake-Up: How Chinese platforms Attack Amazon

Discover how Amazon’s dominance in Europe is being challenged by Chinese e-commerce platforms Europe like AliExpress, Shein, and Temu. Explore platform penetration, growth, and regional trends in 2025.

Marketplace Universe News 29.09.2025 – OnBuy expands in EU / Amazon Prime Big Deal Days / eBay to acquire Tise

OnBuy is expanding into 12 European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. The platform is currently the fastest-growing in the UK, driven by its unique cashback system that generates a repeat purchase rate of over 50%.

Marketplace Universe News 22.09.2025 – Amazon launches strategy AI tool / Shein Xcelerator in Europe / More Logistic options for Temu and Shein

At its Seller Conference Accelerate, Amazon introduced a new Agentic AI designed to independently develop and execute strategies. The enhanced Seller Assistant will automatically warn sellers about potential overstock fees, suggest price adjustments, optimize inventory levels.

Marketplace Universe News 08.09.2025 – Temu opens up to Switzerland / Amazon trouble for CE retailers / IPO of Ricardo’s parent company

Starting today, September 15, local retailers in Switzerland can sell their products via Temu.

Marketplace Universe News 08.09.2025 – Shein gains 32% in the UK / Amazon’s Peak Season fees / Walmart recruits European sellers

Online fashion platform Shein is growing rapidly in the United Kingdom. Last year, its revenue there exceeded 2.3 billion euros. Compared to 2023, this was an increase of 32 percent.

Service Provider Portrait: Pixelmoda

Today in our Service Provoder Portait: Pixelmoda, the Milan-based global leader in AI-assisted content production for fashion e-commerce – delivering high-end imagery at a fraction of traditional costs.

Marketplace Country Quadrant Poland

Discover the 24 most important B2C marketplaces in Poland, and explore the country’s evolving e-commerce landscape! Featuring Allegro, Amazon, Vinted, empik, Modivo, morele and many others.

Marketplace Universe News 18.08.2025 – Zalando grows +5% in GMV / Marketplace Quadrant Spain / The Power of Community

JD.com snaps up Ceconomy

What was announced last week is now official: JD.com has submitted a takeover bid of €2.2 billion for Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarktSaturn. The first major shareholders have already approved the deal. JD.com is thus securing access to Europe and, in return, plans to bring 1,000 brands to China.